Chief Zongzhen of Muztau

Chief Zongzhen of Muztau (1030-) was a noble of the Liao dynasty.

Biography
Zongzhen was born in 1030 to a lowborn family of Buddhist Khitans. He rose to become a courtier of the Liao dynasty, and Empeor Daozong of Liao decided to distribute newly-acquired demesne titles to his courtiers. Zongzhen was made the chief of Muztau (located on Russia's border with eastern Kazakhstan), and the House of Zongzhen became a noble family. He was also made Master of the Hunt.